Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2
millimeters), tires must be
replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will
appear on the tire when the tread
is worn down to one sixteenth of
an inch (2 millimeters).
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage (such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or
sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected have the tire
inspected by a tire professional.
Tires can be damaged during
off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also
recommended.
Age WARNING
Tires degrade over time
depending on many factors
such as weather, storage
conditions, and conditions of use
(load, speed, inflation pressure)
the tires experience throughout
their lives.
In general, tires should be
replaced after six years regardless
of tread wear. However, heat
caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process
and may require tires to be
replaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tire
when you replace the road tires or
after six years due to aging even if
it has not been used. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number
Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and
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Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 138
Opening and Closing the Hood...............136
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................124
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........125
P
Parking Brake..................................................89
Passive Anti-Theft System........................40 SecuriLock®.......................................................... 40
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 40
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 37
Power Seats
.....................................................69
Recline Adjustment............................................ 69
Power Steering Fluid Check......................145
Power Windows.............................................46 Accessory Delay................................................... 46
One-Touch Down................................................. 46
Protecting the Environment
........................12
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
............66
Recommended Towing Weights.............101 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 103
Reduced Engine Performance..................112
Refueling............................................................77 Fuel Filler Cap........................................................ 78
Remote Control..............................................34 Car Finder................................................................ 36
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........35
Reprogramming the Remote Control...........34
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 36
Removing a Headlamp
..............................150
Aerodynamic Headlamps............................... 150
Sealed Beam Headlamps................................ 151
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............160 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................9
Collision Repairs...................................................... 9
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 9
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................36
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................125
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................125
Roadside Assistance
....................................115
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 115
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 116
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 116
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 115
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 115
Roadside Emergencies................................115
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 112
Running Out of Fuel.......................................77 Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 77
S
Safety Precautions
.........................................75
Satellite Radio................................................212
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 213
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................213
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 213
Troubleshooting.................................................. 214
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............275
Scheduled Maintenance..........................268
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................25
Seatbelts...........................................................22 Principle of Operation......................................... 22
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................25
Conditions of operation..................................... 26
Seats...................................................................67
Security..............................................................40
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